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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

Home appraisers are trained to inspect and measure your property and perform comparisons that result in an accurate valuation for the current housing market. They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. Valuation for insurance claims. Tax implications for final probate.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

It should be noted that not every state uses due diligence fees in real estate transactions, so it is important to consult with your real estate agent so they may educate you on the legal implications of a housing contract. Inspections are an expense that is paid by the buyer. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

In this posting, we will follow the acts of contract negotiation and legal settlement when undeveloped land changes ownership. Other information on the land is there, too: square footage/acreage, legal address, assessed value and the last sales price, to name a few. Subsequently, the process of conveyance must proceed.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

As it turns out, both the appraiser and the home inspector had each independently inspected the home 18 months prior and both mistakenly reported a few of the smoke alarms present at the home, as CO detectors. Consequently, both the appraiser and home inspector ended up on the receiving end of a “wrongful death” legal claim.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

” “I have a life long time in agriculture and worked at a title company, giving me a good understanding of legal descriptions and easements.” I use the iPad to do inspections. Also, I have appraised multiple airports and done various easement studies for research.” “IT/Mass Appraisal.”